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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.02, 187.53 and 116.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.02, 187.53 and 116.11 is: 174.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.02 : 187.53 = 116.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.02/187.53 = 116.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.02x = 187.53 × 116.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.02x = 21,774.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,774.11/125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.17

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